The kipande identity system, introduced by the British colonial government in Kenya in 1919 under the Registration of Native Ordinance No.15 of 1915, was far more than just an identification document. It was a tool of control and surveillance, deeply …
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I travelled 40 hours from Nairobi to Uruguay to attend the first Data Festival after COVID-19. The event underscored how the world seems to have paused for those three years since 2020. On day zero, I attended a couple of …
The Nuance of “Citizen-Generated Data”: Why It’s More Than Just “Citizen Contributions to Data” and “Citizen Data” In my last post, I argued that Citizen-Generated Data should be kept true to its essence that it is by Citizens and for …
In an ever-evolving world, the dynamic between citizens and governments is taking new forms. One such development is citizen-generated data, a concept becoming pivotal in the socio-political space. It’s essential to think about its true essence. While it has gained …